Unauthorized parking on OMR service lanes at key junctions is crippling traffic flow. Residents blame shops, malls, and colleges. Authorities struggle with enforcement despite complaints.
AVM Studios' Saravanan, a key figure in Tamil cinema, passed away at 85. His body is kept for public viewing at the historic AVM Studios in Vadapalani. Read more.
Chennai faces heavy rainfall on December 3, 2025, with temps of 24.2°C-27°C. The city enjoys 'good' air quality with AQI 22. Get details on the forecast and resident advisory.
Heavy overnight showers inundate North Chennai. Parry's Corner records 26.5cm rain, Vyasarpadi & Perambur face severe waterlogging, disrupting life and cutting off key railway stations. Officials cite clogged drains.
Cyclone Ditwah spares Chennai's core from floods but leaves roads damaged and waterlogged. Key stretches like Anna Salai, Arcot Road face severe issues. GCC yet to comment. Read more.
A Chennai Metro train stalled in an underground tunnel due to a rare dual battery failure. 25 passengers were safely evacuated. Read details on the incident and CMRL's response.
Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade declares holiday for city schools and colleges on Wednesday. Tiruvallur district schools also closed due to heavy rainfall and waterlogging.
Get the latest from Chennai on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 2, 2025. Stay informed with all major updates.
A Chennai Metro train halted inside a tunnel due to a technical fault. All 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Officials are investigating the cause of the glitch. Read more.
Chennai woke to mild, humid weather on Dec 2, 2025, with a high chance of rain & good AQI of 22. Get the detailed forecast & weekly outlook for planning your week.
Chennai faces a severe cyclone threat as Ditwah approaches. A red alert is issued, leading to widespread closures of schools and colleges. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings and safety measures.
Cyclone Ditwah's deep depression brings heavy rainfall to Chennai, causing severe waterlogging in north Chennai. Residents stranded, demand immediate drainage. Latest updates.
A Chennai Metro train halted abruptly between High Court and Central stations due to a technical issue. Passengers were safely evacuated. Services resumed by 6:20am. Details inside.
Cyclone Ditwah surprised Chennai with a wet Monday morning, flooding low-lying areas and causing traffic chaos. IMD issues orange and red alerts. Get the latest forecast and rainfall data.
A 20-year-old with a criminal record was brutally murdered near a temple in Mylapore, Chennai. This marks the second such daylight killing in the area within ten days, prompting heightened police patrols.
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones its crucial monthly council meeting for November, merging it with December's session. Councillors express disappointment over stalled civic projects. Details inside.
Cyclone Ditwah brings torrential rain to Chennai, causing severe waterlogging on major roads and highways. Authorities are on high alert. Read for live updates and safety advisories.
Moovar Nagar playground in Pozhichalur near Pallavaram has transformed into an illegal dumpyard due to irregular waste collection, causing environmental and health hazards for residents.
Adayalampattu panchayat dumps 10 tonnes daily into Cooum River, causing flooding risks and environmental damage. GCC struggles with cleanup as merger proposal delays continue.
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Tragic road accidents in Chennai claim 3 lives including 22-year-old nurse Deepika. One critical. Police investigating all incidents. Stay safe on roads.
Greater Chennai Corporation postpones Velachery flyover work after CMRL request. The projects overlap by 650m. New construction expected to start in January 2024.
Chennai's critical LB Road connecting Adyar to Thiruvanmiyur faces severe congestion due to illegal parking, wrong-side driving and inadequate police presence. Multiple accidents reported as residents struggle daily.
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Chennai experiences pleasant 28.6°C weather with 86% rain chance. Poor AQI of 117 may improve with rainfall. Get umbrella and mask advice for the week ahead.
Vels Group inaugurates state-of-the-art football academy and swimming school in Chennai with Rs 25 crore investment. Legendary athlete P.T. Usha graces the opening ceremony.
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A 23-year-old pregnant mother in Chennai receives 5-year sentence under POCSO Act for failing to protect her 4-year-old daughter from sexual assault by boyfriend. The child now resides in prison with her.
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan delivers sharp dissent against retrospective environmental clearances, calling them 'anathema' to environmental law. Read the full analysis.
The UAE's Environment Agency launches an AI-powered digital portal to revolutionize environmental monitoring and reporting, enhancing data accessibility.